Items you may have missed from the Serious Eats universe: Baking contributor Dorie Greenspan teaches you how to make clarified butter, known as beurre de cuisson (cooking butter) in France. [doriegreenspan.com] Cocktail connoisseur Paul Clarke shares his detailed review of David Wondrich's new book, Imbibe!, an homage to "the father of American mixology," Jerry Thomas. [Cocktail Chronicles] Resident cheesehead Jamie Forrest suggests pairing the soft cow milk's cheese Pont l'Evêque with Norman Cider. And don't forget about the crusty baguette! [Curd Nerds] Chicago correspondent Michael Nagrant rounds up some of his favorite dishes that he's been eating lately, from egg rolls to flan to ceviche. [Hungry Mag] Soup master Gurgling Cod rants on the Old El Paso Salsa Kit, a... More

Items you may have missed from the Serious Eats universe: Baking contributor Dorie Greenspan eats an extravagant meal at Chateau Richeux, an inn and restaurant in Cancale, a village on the Bay of Mont Saint Michel. [doriegreenspan.com] Sandwich man Zach Brooks discovers the affordable $10 steak tips at Del Frisco's, a steakhouse that is otherwise extremely expensive. Although he's never eaten anything else at the restaurant, "after trying the filet tips, I can honestly say I will gladly eat the throwaway bits off of rich peoples' expensive steaks any day." [Midtown Lunch] Chicago correspondent Michael Nagrant reviews Czech restaurant Operetta and gives some pointers about Czech restaurants. For example, "it's common among provincial-style restaurants in the Czech Republic to feature... More

Items you may have missed from the Serious Eats universe: Baking contributor Dorie Greenspan is currently in Paris, where she's eating better meals than you or me, such as her dinner at La Ferrandaise. [doriegreenspan.com] Dinner Tonight's Nick Kindelsperger makes some fat-tastic localvore short ribs and shares his recipe, photos, and cooking tips. [The Paupered Chef] Chicago correspondent Michael Nagrant discusses the occupational hazard of the comped meal. [Hungry Mag] Cocktail connoisseur Paul Clarke pairs drinks with salmon kedgeree. [Cocktail Chronicles] Serious Eats contributing editor Adam Roberts gives a video tour of Murray's Cheese in his latest episode of AGTV. [The Amateur Gourmet] Serious Sandwich eater Zach Brooks tries out the Spanish food selection at a...Bimpie? [Midtown Lunch] Resident cheesehead... More

Items you may have missed from the Serious Eats universe... Kitchen queen Ree asks us to jiggle our tummies and join her as she makes a beautiful eggs Benedict. [The Pioneer Woman Cooks] Baking contributor Dorie Greenspan has "elves" visiting her garden, leaving mysterious messages and planting scarecrows. Not exactly a food post, but a cute glimpse of Dorie's world. [doriegreenspan.com] Cooking With Kids contributor Matthew Amster-Burton questions his eating habits after delving into the unconventional diet book Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. [Roots and Grubs] Serious Eats contributing editor Adam Roberts uses the magic of film and the guidance of David Lebovitz to teach you how to shop like a Parisian. [The Amateur Gourmet] Cocktail connoisseur Paul... More